Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Waccabuc, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in housing support, food access, immigrant integration, mediation, and land conservation.
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $70K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New York. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,000
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,628
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,415,692
- +11.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (5 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists the foundation as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Gordon Family Charitable Foundation
Mailing address: P O Box 497, Waccabuc, NY 10597
Phone: (914) 763-5491
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was DRS Without Borders ($5K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 164 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% to California, 9% each to Vermont and Connecticut, and 5% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 43 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $76K (2020). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DRS Without Borders New York, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Mstisch Research New York, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Dig Farm North Salem, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Pathways Greenwich, CT | Charity | $5,000 |
| Save the Children Washington, DC | Charity | $2,500 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | Charity | $2,500 |
| Cida | Charity | $2,000 |
| Portola Valley School Portola Valley, CA | Charity | $2,000 |
| Coalition for Homeless New York, NY | Charity | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | Charity | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 43 grants; the 2023 and 2022 filings report 39 and 29 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,415,692 | $25,793 | $72,129 | $70,000 | 43 | $70,000 | $38,952 |
| 2023 | $1,273,406 | $-23,358 | $71,000 | $71,000 | 39 | $71,000 | $66,443 |
| 2022 | $1,235,073 | $64,354 | $75,000 | $75,000 | 29 | $75,000 | $64,354 |
| 2021 | $1,481,610 | $64,788 | $71,582 | $71,000 | 29 | $71,000 | $64,788 |
| 2020 | $1,411,737 | $66,300 | $75,667 | $75,667 | 24 | — | $66,300 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Pathways Inc says its mission is to provide housing support services and rehabilitation for people with psychiatric disabilities. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley says it works to provide more food, healthy food, and better access to food. Other supported organizations describe work in immigrant integration, mediation, and conserving land and natural resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $70,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $5,000 each to DRS Without Borders, MSTISCH Research, DIG Farm, and Pathways; and $2,500 each to Save the Children and UNICEF. Other grants included $2,000 to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley and $1,000 each to Neighbors Link Corp, Mediators Beyond Borders, Westchester Land Trust, and Vermont Land Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bonnie Robins is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Bonnie Robins, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bonnie Robins
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $70K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $71K across 39 grants.
What is Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,628, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (19%) and Vermont (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Portola Valley, CA (2 grants) and San Jose, CA (2 grants).
Does Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (43 grants).
Who are Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include DRS Without Borders ($5,000), Mstisch Research ($5,000) and Dig Farm ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $26K.
What does Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Pathways Inc says its mission is to provide housing support services and rehabilitation for people with psychiatric disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1781844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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